RFS Announces Multi-Million Dollar Three-Year Agreement With
DMC Stratex Networks
Business Editors and Technology Writers
MERIDEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2001--Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) announced today that it has signed a three-year global supplier agreement with DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:STXN) covering an extensive range of antennas for deployment with DMC Stratex Networks' products in mobile and broadband wireless networks throughout the world.
The agreement is estimated to be worth approximately US $10-$15 million annually.
DMC Stratex Networks is a leading global provider of wireless connection solutions for cellular networks and broadband wireless access. These solutions include data, voice and video transmission systems for service providers and mobile network interconnection in current and future-generation wireless networks.
According to Andy Singer, Director of Marketing and Technical Service for RFS in the Americas, RFS will provide DMC Stratex Networks with a full line of microwave and millimeter wave antennas and accessories covering frequencies ranging from 2 GHz to 40 GHz for deployment in mobile network, broadband wireless, and other wireless infrastructure solutions. Additionally, through the partnership, RFS and DMC Stratex Networks will work together to develop industry leading technologies for next-generation microwave and millimeter wave antenna system solutions.
"We are extremely pleased to have been selected by DMC Stratex Networks as a global vendor," said Bill Bayne, Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing for RFS in the Americas. "This agreement attests to our ability to deliver our total package of high-quality products, world-class service and support, and in-depth training at the local, regional, sector and global level," Bayne continued.
"DMC Stratex Networks requires global suppliers with complementary world-class products for comprehensive wireless system solutions, as well as global manufacturing and distribution capability," said Jim Runnells, Director of Partner Development at DMC Stratex Networks. "Aligning with suppliers such as RFS allows DMC Stratex Networks to further improve our management of the supply chain and provide economic benefits for our customers. RFS will partner with us to supply products, service, and support anywhere in the world for the rapid network rollout requirements of our customers," Runnells continued.
Radio Frequency Systems is a global designer and manufacturer of antenna and cable systems and RF subsystems, providing total-package solutions for wireless infrastructure.
RFS serves carriers, OEMs, distributors and system integrators in the broadcast, cellular, PCN/PCS, land-mobile and microwave market sectors. With cutting-edge engineering capabilities, innovative product design, and ISO compliant manufacturing and customer service facilities that span the globe, RFS is a leader in wireless communications.
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